Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job at Minnesota Department of Transportation, Rochester, MN

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  • Minnesota Department of Transportation
  • Rochester, MN

Job Description

This position will diagnose and repair equipment so that down time is minimized, and equipment is available when needed. Other duties include:

  • Conduct preventative maintenance inspections on equipment as needed so that all equipment is in specified condition and accurate records are available.
  • Repair and/or fabricate parts, when needed, so that equipment is operational.
  • Use required computer programs so that repair information is recorded accurately and available for use by others.
  • Maintain individual and state tool inventory so that all tools are in usable condition and accounted for.
  • Work with shop supervisor, shop employees and other stakeholders to look for opportunities to improve processes to create greater efficiencies in workflow and/or work procedures.

WHY WORK FOR US

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
  • Earn 13 paid sick days per year
  • Defined pension plan

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic which includes:

  • diagnosis, repair, maintenance and modification of both heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment and gasoline powered vehicles.
  • diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electronic control systems for engines, brakes, drive train, steering/suspension, and hydraulics.
  • use of electronics sufficient to make engine, transmissions and brake adjustments and diagnose problems; and the use of computerized testing equipment and/or onboard computers sufficient to diagnose problems and adjust the functions of components.

OR

Completion of Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship program or graduation from a two-year Heavy Equipment Mechanic or related training program that included:

  • diagnosis and repair of engine, drive train, brakes, steering/suspension, and hydraulics for heavy equipment, (e.g., trucks, tractors, busses).
  • training in electronics sufficient to make engine adjustments and diagnose problems.
  • training in the use of computerized testing equipment and/or onboard computers sufficient to diagnose problems and adjust the functions of components.

APPLY ONLINE BY 6/24/2025:

  1. Go to
  2. Click “ Search open positions
  3. Enter the Job Opening ID “86629” in the Keywords search box and click “>>
  4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
  5. Click “ Apply for Job
  6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: social media - LinkedIn – job slot.

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Apprenticeship,

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